Category: News

Emefiele faces trial for alleged $2.14bn forex abuse on Monday

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission will Monday, April 8, 2024, arraign the embattled former Central Bank of Nigeria Governor, Godwin Emefiele at the Ikeja State High Court in Lagos…

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Court asks EFCC to pay innocent photographer ₦5 million over wrong parade

Justice John Okorowo of the Federal High Court, Abuja, has awarded N5m damages against the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission for wrongfully parading a photographer, Nasiru Saidu-Ali, popularly known as…

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Customs Generates N1.34tr, Seizes N10.59bn Goods In Q1 2024

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) said on Wednesday that it generated a total of N1.34 trillion revenue into the Federal Government coffers in the first quarter (Q1) of this year.…

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Embrace Agribusiness, Oyebanji Urges Ekiti youths

Governor Biodun Oyebanji of Ekiti State has urged youths to shift their focus to agriculture to achieve self-reliance in food production and bolster economic development. He said agriculture remained a…

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Tensions rise as UCH management threatens doctors planning night shift boycott

The management of the University College Hospital, Ibadan, Oyo State, on Wednesday, warned its workers, including doctors, against shunning night duties, stressing that “whoever fails to report at his or…

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FIRST LADY OLUREMI TINUBU SAYS EDUCATION IS A VERITABLE TOOL TO ACTUALISE WOMEN RIGHTS

The First Lady of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu has reiterated the need for qualitative education for girls. She said with education, girls and women would be…

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NERC To Nigerians : Only Customers Enjoying 20-Hour Power Supply Affected

The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission has approved an increase in electricity tariff for customers under the Band A classification. The Vice Chairman, NERC, Musliu Oseni, said the increase will see…

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Nigeria: Tinubu signs student loan bill into law

President Bola Tinubu, on Wednesday, passed the Student Loans (Access to Higher Education) Act (Repeal and Re-Enactment) Bill, 2024, into law. This comes after separate considerations by both the Senate…

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WOMEN AFFAIRS MINISTRY COMMENDS OSUN STATE GOVERNMENT FOR ENDORSING PARTNERSHIP ON SKILLS ACQUISITION FOR WOMEN

The Honourable Minister of Women Affairs, Barrister (Mrs) Uju Kennedy-Ohanenye has commended the Osun State Government for endorsing a partnership with the Ministry for training of women on skills acquisition,…

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FG Stresses Commitment to Press Freedom And Responsible Journalism Practice 

The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has reiterated the government’s unwavering commitment to upholding the principle of press freedom while urging media professionals to exercise their freedom…

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